Today, the Publishing 101 series takes a look at what happens when the publishing contract arrives. We won’t be dissecting contract language today – though contract issues will show up in other posts during 2014. Instead, we’re looking at what the author, and agent, will do when the contract comes. A note: as the publishing industry changes, a larger number of unrepresented authors are getting publishing contracts. If this happens to you, and you choose not to work with a literary agent, be sure to find a publishing attorney to review your contracts before you sign. Do not sign in
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After the “Yes” …. Working With an Agent to Prepare a Work for Submission
Many pre-published authors think that once an author signs with an agent, publication follows immediately (or so close as to be immediately) thereafter. Today, we’ll look at what really happens after an author signs with an agent but before the work goes on submission to publishers. “On Submission” is the usual term for a manuscript that an agent has sent to publishers for review (and consideration for possible publication). Some authors shorten this to “on sub” – so if you see that terminology used, it doesn’t mean we’re sitting on sandwiches. After the author signs the agent’s contract (you should
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